> At a Glance
> – McAfee Plus Advanced drops to $90 (was $200) for one user
> – Family Ultimate plan saves $205, covering 2 adults + 4 kids
> – $1 million identity-theft insurance included with every tier
> – Why it matters: Online fraud costs billions yearly; this bundle folds VPN, antivirus, identity monitoring and cleanup tools into one discounted subscription
McAfee has slashed first-year pricing on its 2026 CNET Editors’ Choice security suite, trimming as much as $205 off family plans and $110 off individual Advanced plans.
What’s in the Bundle
Every McAfee Plus plan layers antivirus, a no-log VPN, dark-web identity monitoring, credit reports, personal-data clean-up and identity-theft insurance up to $1 million.
Advanced adds:
- Unlimited VPN traffic
- Quarterly credit reports
- 24/7 monitoring
Ultimate tacks on:
- Credit locking
- One-time security setup call
- Real-time 401(k), investment and loan-transaction tracking
2026 Intro Pricing
| Plan Type | Regular Price | Sale Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Advanced | $200 | $90 | $110 |
| Individual Ultimate | $280 | $200 | $80 |
| Family Advanced (6 users) | $270 | $120 | $150 |
| Family Ultimate (6 users) | $425 | $220 | $205 |
Promo rates renew at standard cost after year one unless cancelled.
Key Takeaways
- McAfee Plus unites antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and up to $1 million ID-theft coverage
- First-year discounts reach $205 on family Ultimate plans
- Individual Advanced protection starts at $90, down from $200
- Sale prices auto-renew; users must cancel to avoid full-fee billing
Locking in the deal now keeps bank accounts-and life savings-out of 2026’s projected fraud totals.
